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$10-M GCF GRANT TO BUILD MULTI-HAZARD FORECASTING, EARLY WARNING SYSTEM IN PH – LEGARDA

Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda has welcomed the “timely” approval of a $10 million grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to the Philippines for the establishment of a multi-hazard, impact-based forecasting and early warning system, saying it is crucial in building disaster-resilient people and communities. “The Philippines needs to effectively reduce disaster […]

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3,810 TONS OF TRASH COLLECTED FROM MANILA BAY COASTLINE — LIM

More than 3,810 tons of garbage, water hyacinth and silt have been removed from the Manila Bay coastline and drainage system discharging to the bay since government started its rehabilitation program, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. In the MMDA’s Manila Bay rehabilitation report, collected from Jan. 7 to Aug. 31 were: • 2,639 […]

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REDUCE USE OF PLASTIC DRINKING STRAWS– ANGARA

Manufacturers of pre-packed beverages should come up with environmentally-friendly designs for their products as a way to eliminate the use of plastic drinking straws. Instead of an outright ban on the use of plastic drinking straws, Senator Sonny Angara said it would be a better idea for establishments to charge their customers for the use […]

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SENATE TO PASS WASTE-TO-ENERGY ACT SOON – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is optimistic that Senate Bill 363, or the proposed framework for the Waste-to-Energy Act, will soon get the thumbs up from senators. At the sidelines of the recetly-held Forum on Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy jointly hosted by the PPP Center and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Gatchalian said consultations with some stakeholders […]

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NEA, ELECTRIC COOPS TO HOLD LINE CLEARING, TREE PLANTING ON AUG. 30 — MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) will lead electric cooperatives (ECs) in the conduct of a nationwide line clearing and tree-planting activities on August 30 in celebration of the 10th National Electrification Awareness Month (NEAM).  Dubbed as “Golden Aim for Green,” these activities seek to highlight the importance of environment care and conservation to ensure reliable […]

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PROBE REDUCTION IN PH GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is calling on Senate to probe the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the countey and be updated on the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the country’s intended commitment to reduce GHG emissions by at least 70 percent by 2030 as pursuant to the Paris Agreement. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee […]

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DENR, NCR PUBLIC SCHOOLS EYE GREEN ALLIANCE – DENR OFFICIAL

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) plans to partner with public primary, secondary and tertiary schools on growing plants in their respective campuses around the Metro Manila where green space for healthy urban living is already below the World Health Organization (WHO) standard. Jacqueline Caancan, DENR-NCR executive regional director, said they […]

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UNITE FOR PHILIPPINES TO ACHIEVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH – LEGARDA

As the nation celebrates the 121st anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, Senator Loren Legarda is urging Filipinos to unite in making sure that our country achieves inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth so that every citizen will be free from poverty. “Freedom is not only the absence of an oppressor. We have won against […]

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DENR LAUNCHES FACE MASK CHALLENGE

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) has become creative in pushing its call for action against air pollution. For its “Gusto namin ng malinis na hangin” (We want clean air) mask challenge, the EMB is seeking either photos or videos of people wearing their face masks, particularly those made of […]

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LUNTIANG PILIPINAS LAUNCHES 10 MILLION TREES CAMPAIGN IN LAGUNA

Luntiang Pilipinas Party-list on Monday formally launched a campaign in Calamba, Laguna to plant 10 million trees in the Philippines as part of a nationwide regreening effort that would help improve the country’s environment. “Our objective is not just to win a seat in Congress so we can fight for the cause of the environment; […]